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The Daily Iowan
The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist

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Abigail Jones is a first-year student at the University of Iowa in an open major area of study but with interests in writing, psychology, sustainable sciences, art, and French. This is her first year working as an opinions writer for the Daily Iowan.

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The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Opinion | There needs to be a stricter vetting process for high-level positions within the government

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
December 12, 2024
Opinion | The iPhone face is an example and product of misguided beauty standards

Opinion | The iPhone face is an example and product of misguided beauty standards

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
December 10, 2024
Opinion | Abortion restrictions disproportionately affect minority and impoverished women

Opinion | Abortion restrictions disproportionately affect minority and impoverished women

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
December 3, 2024
Opinion | The implications of Trump’s presidency for schools

Opinion | The implications of Trump’s presidency for schools

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
November 18, 2024
Attendees of the Homecoming Concert disperse on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.

Opinion | Revamping homecoming week to engage and energize students

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
November 13, 2024
A cat sticks its paws out of its enclosure at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022.

Opinion | UI needs more involvement with Iowa City humane societies.

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
November 12, 2024
Opinion | Shift away from turf grass and other imported flora

Opinion | Shift away from turf grass and other imported flora

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
November 11, 2024
Oct 19, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during the third and final presidential debate at University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Opinion | I’m scared for the election results, and you should be too.

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
November 4, 2024
Opinion | The death penalty needs to be abolished, not revived

Opinion | The death penalty needs to be abolished, not revived

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
October 29, 2024
Opinion | Vote climate-conscious

Opinion | Vote climate-conscious

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
October 22, 2024
The Old Capitol dome is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

Opinion | UI needs an additional fall break

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
October 17, 2024
(left) Former President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (right) Senator Kamala Harris, D-CA, addresses supporters at Backpocket Brewery on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Opinion | Don’t let political pessimism discourage you

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
October 13, 2024
Chappell Roan performs at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tenn., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

Opinion | Will Chappell Roan’s rise to fame be as quick as her downfall?

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
October 3, 2024
Opinion | It’s not an attention span problem

Opinion | It’s not an attention span problem

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
September 30, 2024
A notebook leans against a student’s backpack during a protest against gun violence put on by Iowa City high school students on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. The protest hosted student speakers, and an opportunity for attendees to speak as well.

Opinion | A new generation’s take on gun control

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
September 25, 2024
The Palestine flag waves during a three-day solidarity event on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Opinion | It’s time to revive the hippie era

Abigail Jones, Opinions Columnist
September 19, 2024
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